The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0407-2025·Announced 2025-01-15

Great Value Chicken Broth Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Failures

Tree House Foods is recalling 2,023 cases of Great Value Chicken Broth due to potential packaging failures that could compromise sterility and cause spoilage. The product was distributed to AL and AR.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical—a potential for packaging failure that could lead to spoilage—rather than a confirmed contamination or known pathogen. Precautionary recalls involving potential low-risk contamination without reported adverse events score at the Moderate level.

Plain-English summary

Great Value Chicken Broth in 48 oz. aseptic paper cartons is being recalled by Tree House Foods Inc. The recall affects approximately 2,023 cases that were distributed to locations in Alabama and Arkansas.

The FDA identified a potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, potentially resulting in spoilage. Affected units can be identified by the Best if Used by date of MAR 25, 2026 and batch/lot code 98F09234.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have the affected product, dispose of it or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Great Value, Chicken Broth, 48 oz. , Aseptic paper cartons, 6 retail units per case, 120 cases/pallet .
Manufacturer
TREE HOUSE FOODS INC
Hazard
  • packaging-defect
  • spoilage
  • contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • a. Best if Used by: MAR 25

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • AL
  • AR